Stemming from the financial instability many Malaysians are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic, the community initiative calls on those in desperate need of food and assistance to display a white flag in front of their home as a sign that they need immediate help.
Earlier, FMT had compiled a list of some individuals and organisations helping those in need.
Here are some additions to the list:
1. MC Ocean Holding
MC Ocean Holding, which sells a variety of food and cosmetics, is urging those who see white flags in front of people’s homes to contact the company’s representatives across the country.
While it made no mention of the assistance provided, a post on their social media accounts said the representatives would do their best to help out:
Kuala Lumpur – Rachel 012-6362248, Aziz 012-6362843
Kota Bharu – KP Mai 019-9259695, Zakwan 014-8474975
Johor Bahru – Xuan Feng 016-8844537
Penang – Ang 012-4200599
Kuala Terengganu – KP Suffian 019-9980034
Kuching – Yusra 018-9769109
For more information, please click here.
2. 99 Speedmart
The supermarket chain is preparing 1,000 aid packages a day for delivery to areas around its outlets from July 1 to 14.
The company is encouraging the public to send them a private message on their Facebook page or to WhatsApp them at 010-5000099 if they know of people who have raised white flags.
Details such as the address and a photo of the white flag at the home should be included with the message.
3. Vit’s
Another business that has offered to help is instant noodle manufacturer Vit’s, which will be sending out food deliveries to homes that fly white flags in 16 housing areas in Rawang today and tomorrow.
The deliveries will run from 10am to 4pm.
For more information, please click here.
4. Nook Cafe Kota Kinabalu
Based in the Sabah capital, Nook Cafe has opened a food bank for all needy residents in the area.
A post on its Instagram page calls on people to take what they need and contribute if they can. It says it will only accept food donations from those who wish to contribute.
For more information, please click here.
5. Ahmad Mizuan Ahamad Tekmezi
The 39-year-old started a food bank at the entrance of Kampung Tua in Tanjung Belanja, Perak, to provide nearby residents with basic food assistance.
Those living in the area can get items such as rice, cooking oil, flour, sugar and noodles.
Ahmad Mizuan can be reached at 012-3361342.